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Gov. Kaine declares state of emergency as big nor'easter brings wind, rain

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:06:00 -0500

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine declared a state of emergency for Virginia on Wednesday evening in response to a coastal storm battering Hampton Roads.

General: Don't forget the deployed

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0500

Long before he came to Langley Air Force Base as head of Air Combat Command, Gen. William M. Fraser III formed an attachment to the military because of Veterans Day.

At 34, Iverson needs new skill set

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:58:00 -0500

It appears that Allen Iverson's strengths are working against him.

Lou Dobbs, praised and criticized, to leave CNN

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500

CNN's Lou Dobbs, a lightning rod for criticism following his transition from a business journalist to an opinionated anchor on such issues as illegal immigration, told viewers on Wednesday that he was quitting his nightly show to pursue new opportunities.

Police: Man punched, choked female visitor

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:02:00 -0500

Antonio J. Crowder, 22, of Wyn Drive, was charged with unlawful wounding after police said he punched an 18-year-old woman in the eye, choked her and dragged her around his apartment on Oct. 25 while the woman was visiting him.

Community House to sponsor boxing show

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:02:00 -0500

The Moton Community House will sponsor a "USA sanctioned boxing invitational" show Saturday.

Clues still sought in 2004 death of woman whose body was found in IW

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:03:00 -0500

ISLE OF WIGHT — Pictures of a blonde woman with a big smile were on a conference room table in the Isle of Wight Sheriff's Office.

Local hospitals ready for flu surge

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:04:00 -0500

Local hospitals have seen an influx of emergency-department visits from H1N1 influenza and an uptick in hospitalizations, but not enough to kick them into emergency mode, hospital officials said this week.

Riverside revamps trauma staffing

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:03:00 -0500

NEWPORT NEWS — Riverside Regional Medical Center has revamped its trauma care, upping its number of surgeons from two to four.

Poquoson to consider special district for Whitehouse Cove

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:03:00 -0500

Poquoson officials trying to head off a developer's intention to return Whitehouse Cove to a mobile home community will consider a change in city ordinance at their next meeting.